Hands-on with the new Royole’s FlexPai – The World’s First Foldable Smartphone

A small, largely unknown American company has beaten the big shots like Samsung and Nokia in launching the world’s first foldable smartphone. Royole’s FlexPai with its innovative framework and sleek design is an eye-catching device that is popular among the tech-savvy and amateur users alike.

Flexible Foldable display smartphones have become quite popular over the years now, allowing for greater versatility and portability than was thought possible. The Royole FlexPai was designed by Fermont, a California based company and made its debut in Beijing on October 2018. The popular brands like Samsung and LG are following suit, making plans of launching their own foldable models in the market soon. We have an in-depth review of the FlexPai below where we talk about the features and advantages of the phone, followed by some reasons why it might be a good investment for you.

At a glance, the FlexPai looks more like a wallet when folded and resembles a tablet when extended. The 7.8-inch dual curved surface comes with Royole’s 2nd generation processor and ultrathin, 180-degree flexible display. This hybrid foldable smartphone screen is AMOLED and can produce images with a 1440p resolution, making your pictures vibrant and clearer than most generic smartphones. The hinges set at the back enables you to prop the device, bend it or close it altogether.

The overall frame of the device might be bulky for a lot of people who are used to slim and sleek smartphones. And we couldn’t help but notice that the device looks more like a prototype than a consumer-ready product. However, one simply cannot dismiss the device on the basis of its aesthetic appeal, the unique concept is path-breaking in setting the yardstick for the other smartphone brands to follow.

The FlexPai runs on 2.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon chip. It also comes with a 3,800 mAh battery called the RO Charger. The Google Android Pie 9.0 and is developed on Water OS. has two cameras- one is a 16MP camera with a wide-angle lens and the other is with the 20MP telephoto lens. The two cameras work well both for front and rear-facing photography. There are two versions of the device currently available- one being the 6GB RAM / 128 GB ROM variant, and you have the 8GB RAM / 256 ROM variant as well. Other features include a fingerprint scanner, dual-sim capabilities, and Type C USB Port. It doesn’t have audio-jacks or headphone slots like most smartphones you see today. The device automatically adjusts with the way you have folded the screen, the screen itself is made of plastic and hence very bendable. Royole can be folded 2,000,000 times before it succumbs to wear and tear. This adds on to the durability of the device, the unbreakable frame is sturdy enough to sustain you for a couple of years.

Moving on from the framework to its functionality, the FlexPai is built on a 7-nanometer process using a novel AI Algorithm which can be upgraded to 5G where the Qualcomm’sNext-gen Snapdragon 8-Series Flagship SoC system enhances the performance drastically. The touchscreen is sensitive, intuitive and very interactive. The Ro Pro charging feature allows for faster charging and longer battery life, plus the three layers of protection keep away the online threats and malware from affecting the OS.

Smartphones have become the life support system for most of us, from making calls to managing businesses- we depend on these gadgets for everything we do. However, phones, unlike laptops or tabs were not equipped with a good display setup. All that changed with the new Royole FlexPai, a smartphone with foldable screens.

This revolutionary mobile phone comes with dual-sim, dual camera, and dual memory support. Plus, the bendable frame is durable enough to last a few years without any significant damage. The AMOLED screen protection and Water OS further add on to the phone’s functionality.

The only problem that we could find in the device was its construction, there’s a huge gap between the frame and the hinge. Also, the phone is not as versatile as it seems when it comes to adjusting the screen resolution every time you turn it. This makes it more of a novelty than a functional product.

What Will YouGet When You Buy the Royole FlexPai?

Royole’s FlexPai is the perfect smartphone for users who love watching movies or live matches on their phones. You can bend the device into a tablet or adjust it like a screen while playing games. The device comes with the latest processor and OS support that would enable you to run high-tech apps with equal ease. The dual-camera allows for front and rear-facing photography, allowing photography hobbyists to capture vibrant and clear images.